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Curd Semiya | Thayir Semiya

Vermicelli is a kind of pasta used extensively in India. It is known as Semiya in Tamil. Lot of recipes are prepared using semiya in South India. I have already posted Semiya payasam, semiya upma and green peas semiya. Thayir Semiya is a South Indian Breakfast / tiffin recipe. Thayir means curd/ yogurt in tamil. It is a feast for curd lovers. We can eat this curd semiya with lemon or mango pickle. Please check below for step by step instructions and pictures for preparing South Indian Curd Semiya.

Preparation Time: 5 mins

Cook Time: 10mins

Ready In: 15 mins

Yields: 2 Servings

Ingredients:

Roasted Vermicelli

1 Cup

Curd / Yogurt

1/2 Cup

Oil

2 tsp

Mustard

1/4 tsp

Red Chilly

1

Channa dal

1/2 tsp

Urad dal

1/2 tsp

Green Chillies

2

Curry leaves

4

Ginger finely chopped

1 tsp

Onions chopped lengthwise

1/2 cup

Salt

Coriander Leaves

2 stalks

Roasted Cashews

For Garnishing

Instructions:

Heat 2 cups of water in a Kadai /pan. When water boils, add semiya. Allow it to cook till all the water is drained. Remove from stove and allow it to cool.

Tips:Adjust green chillies to your taste.If you are planning to prepare this curd semiya for lunchbox, then skip adding onions and add 1/4 cup milk.Add yogurt/curd only after semiya cools down.Thayir semiya can also be served chill. Refrigerate for 2 hours to serve chill.Adding cashews is optional.